Feign Death: A Tactical Reprieve from the Abyss
Feign Death offers a clever twist on survival, embodying the grim resourcefulness of the Forgotten Realms. This instant grants a creature a fleeting second lease on life by ensuring it returns to the battlefield tapped with a +1/+1 counter after it dies this turn. It’s a reliable answer to removal or combat losses when timing is critical. Playing Feign Death requires foresight, often shining brightest when paired with creatures that have valuable enter-the-battlefield effects or death triggers, such as Frost Trickster or Blood Ward. The +1/+1 counter makes each resurrection more threatening, especially in attrition-heavy matchups where incremental advantage wins games.
This card’s black mana cost and instant speed allow it to fit seamlessly into reactive or midrange decks that thrive on disruption and resilience. The thematic echo of feigning death in a world fraught with peril enriches its flavor, offering a gritty, tactical moment that feels right at home among the denizens of the Forgotten Realms. Whether used defensively or to bait out opponent resources, Feign Death combines practical utility with flavorful storytelling, making it a subtle powerhouse in many decks.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {B}
- Card Type: Instant
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- Card Text: Until end of turn, target creature gains “When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner’s control with a +1/+1 counter on it.”
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